Kaiako Reo Māori | Te reo Māori Teacher

Te Kura Tamatāne o Te Awakairangi | Hutt International Boys’ School (HIBS) is a progressive Years 7 to 13 state-integrated kura committed to the success of our ākonga, their whānau and our community.

We seek a passionate and enthusiastic kaiako reo Māori to inspire our learners and contribute to the continuing growth of te reo Māori me ngā tikanga within our kura.

Working alongside our current kaiako reo Māori, your primary responsibility will be to deliver engaging, high-quality teaching that develops students’ language proficiency, cultural understanding and confidence. You will build positive relationships with ākonga and whānau, support learners with different abilities and aspirations, and work collaboratively with colleagues.

The successful applicant will bring:

• strong proficiency in te reo Māori and sound knowledge of tikanga Māori
• effective teaching practice and knowledge of the New Zealand Curriculum and relevant NCEA assessment requirements
• a commitment to Māori student success and to supporting all ākonga to engage with te ao Māori
• a collaborative approach and the ability to encourage and mentor young people.

Ideally, you will also bring skills and experience to support our Māori co-curricular programme, which includes:

• kapa haka
• HIBS cultural committee and student leadership
• supporting manaakitanga through mihi whakatau
• strengthening both whānau and community engagement
• growing participation in activities such as Kī o Rahi and Ngā Manu Kōrero.

These contributions will be made alongside colleagues, whānau and student leaders, with specific responsibilities agreed according to your abilities, school priorities and the scope of the 0.6 appointment. Please outline any particular skills and interests in your application.

A commitment to our special character, our responsibilities under Te Tiriti o Waitangi, and the wider life of our kura is essential.

Poipoia te kākano kia puāwai.